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Costs and transfer light and sound Human reproduction Variation.\u003Cbr>Earth structure and universe |  |\n| Year 8 Topics | Matter, Organisms, Forces, Electromagnetism, Ecosystems, Reactions, Energy, Waves, Genes, Earth.* |  |\n| Key Content/\u003Cbr>Knowledge in\u003Cbr>Y8 | Periodic table and Elements. Breathing and Digestion. Contact forces and pressure Electromagnets and Magnetism Respiration and photosynthesis Work, heating and cooling Wave effects and properties Evolution and Inheritance Climate and Earth resources. |  |\n| Key Skills\u003Cbr>Developed | The following key skills are taught and developed throughout the Key Stage 3 AQA Science Curriculum (Y7 and Y8): Extended Writing, Graph Drawing, Planning Investigations, Conclusion Writing, Evaluation Writing, Scientific Modelling, Balancing Symbol Equations, Data Analysis, and Literacy/Language for learning in Science/Enquiry processes. |  |\n| Assessment | Assessment at Key Stage 3 uses a wide range of processes which includes the following:\u003Cbr>End of topic summative tests, formative assessment within lessons, homework as a key assessment for learning tool, key concepts lesson at the beginning of a topic. 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